I Love Thy Kingdom Lord lyrics

Verse 1

I love Thy kingdom Lord

The house of Thine abode

The church our blest Redeemer saved

With His own precious blood

Verse 2

I love Thy church O God

Her walls before Thee stand

Dear as the apple of Thine eye

And graven on Thy hand

Verse 3

For her my tears shall fall

For her my prayers ascend

To her my cares and toils be giv'n

Till toils and cares shall end

Verse 4

Beyond my highest joy

I prize her heavenly ways

Her sweet communion solemn vows

Her hymns of love and praise

Verse 5

Sure as Thy truth shall last

To Zion shall be given

The brightest glories earth can yield

And brighter bliss of heaven

Verse 6

Jesus Thou Friend divine

To Zion shall be given

Thy hand from every snare and foe

Shall great deliv'rance bring

Verse 7

I love Your church O God

The people You have called

The church our blest Redeemer

Saved with His own precious blood